Nosy Neighbor: P.C. Richard & Son Theater
"I keep hearing on the radio about a P.C. Richard & Son Theater in Tribeca. Where is it? What is it?" —Adam
Newsletter: Nov. 8
Progress report: new builds, part 1 • Exclusive t-shirts • First impressions: Josephine • How a nutritionist eats at Pepolino • Styrofoam mosques • Twelve tweets of Tribeca • Four Seasons Hotel • Mini golf • Much more
Calendar: Nov. 8–30
This week in and around Tribeca: Julie Andrews; "Canstruction" opens; Adam Richman of "Man v. Food"; Harvey Keitel, Daphna Kastner, Mike D., and Tamra Davis; "Sweet Smell of Success"; author Larry Doyle; Naomi Wolf talks to young feminist leaders; New York City Horror Festival; Shawn Colvin; "The Twilight Zone Forever"; much more.
Seen & Heard: TOAST Event
Plus: Author Dennis Lehane; Da Mikele; Kidville opens on weekends; sale at Tribeca Wine Merchants; Birdbath menu update.
First Impressions: Josephine
Have you been to Josephine, the bakery/café/wine bar that opened last weekend in Independence Plaza North? What did you order? How was it? How was the overall experience? / 15 comments
In the News: 99 Church
Plus: Downtown vs. Midtown; Commonwealth furniture designers; Albany Street turn lane; Alexis Stewart; art critic Raphael Rubenstein; National Museum of the American Indian.
About Those Styrofoam Mosques
"The mosques, 20 in total, were sculpted from Styrofoam," explains artist Tilton Widro. "Brilliant white, the color of peace, the mosques' soft construction is allegorical to the abuse Islam has had to sustain during the controversy." / 4 comments
Foto Friday
This week: photos taken on Broadway, Pier 25, West Broadway, Greenwich, and Reade, as well as at the World Trade Center site.
Seen & Heard: Mini Golf Delayed?
Mini golf possibly not opening till spring. Plus: New salon has opened; Gumbo Mondays; deals on whiskey, cupcakes, and fitness; Danish sandwich celebration; John Allan's.
In the News: BPCA Spending
Plus: Steven Alan sample sale; Lena Dunham; Bubby's new chef; Moss is closed down; the Leaning Tower of Tribeca; Harrison deal. / 1 comment
Progress Report: The New Builds, Part 1
Building bust? What building bust? New construction is popping up all over, rising so fast that these photos—taken this week—are probably already out of date. Here's what you want to know about five of the buildings, including renderings of the what they'll look like when they're done.
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History of Tribeca Buildings
The founders of Imogen set up all the original MY after school programs and ran them successfully. They are very... — amanda / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
Not sure I really care who the founder of what is. I care about the programs that are offered and... — rephat / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
If you’ve been around for a while, you know that Theseus ( Imogene Foundation) was instrumental in building a top... — Amanda / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
In most of the country, outside groups are not providing after school programs, it is provided by the local school... — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
The first one of its kind with this glass facade in NYC. Beautiful! — SONIA STOCK / 50 Hudson is finally revealed
Maybe not rush to such quick conclusions that the new providers will not live up to Manhattan Youth. Theseus Roche,... — WCJ / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs
Mamdami is going to take care of his friends. Progressive dems view this kind of government funding as slush funds... — Reademan / Manhattan Youth loses contracts at 12 middle school afterschool programs